Job Coach

Lighthouse Learning Trust; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Lighthouse Learning Trust is seeking a part-time Job Coach to support young people with Education, Health and Care Plans on a fixed-term contract until July 2027. The role covers placements across Richard Taunton Sixth Form College and St Vincent College, requiring a driving license and willingness to work across sites.

The successful candidate will guide interns in workplace tasks, collaborate with employers, and ensure positive outcomes for learners throughout the internship programme.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will hold a qualification in Supported Employment.
• Training in Systematic Instruction is preferred but can be provided for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Support interns during placements that will lead to paid work.
• Assist interns in workplace learning and adapting to job tasks.
• Collaborate with colleges and employers to coordinate placements.

Skills

Communication with employers

Support for young people

Flexible and adaptable

Passion for education

Education

Supported Employment qualification

Systematic Instruction training

Job description

# Job CoachEmployer: Lighthouse Learning TrustLocation: Southampton, HampshireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part Time, Term TimeContract Length: End date July 2027Salary: £26,817 FTE £20,783.17 ActualPosted: 14th September 2026Expires: 2nd October 2026 12:00 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1573894Job Reference: ATR100* Share :* Print**We have a fixed term contract available for this role until July 2027.****This is a part time term time only role (39+3 weeks)****31 hours per week, 39+3 weeks per year****Salary: Support Staff LLT Spine Point 23 - £26,817 FTE****£20,783.17 Actual**Would you like to be able to help young people with additional needs have a bright and fulfilling future? Would you like to have a life –changing, positive impact on their lives every day?We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Supported Internship programme for young people with Education, Health and Care Plans.The Job Coach will work with young people with additional needs during their placements that will ultimately lead to paid work. They will be supporting the young people in the workplace and helping them to learn and do the job, while they are on the internship programme.Ideally, you should:- Be passionate about supporting and guiding young people- Be skilled and have experience of talking to employers- Be flexible and adaptable- Want to make a difference to the lives of young people with additional needsIdeally candidates will hold a qualification in Supported Employment and be trained in Systematic Instruction. However, for the right candidate this training will be provided.The role is working across the Lighthouse Learning Trust, at both colleges, Richard Taunton Sixth Form College and St Vincent College. Driving license is required.For further information on the role, please review the job description.**Closing date: Friday 2nd October at 12pm****Shortlisting date: Friday 2nd October****Interview date: Thursday 8th October****All successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure**